ORIN RANDALL IN MEMORIAM AND JAMES SUGGETT OBITUARY

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 24, 1890.

IN MEMORIAM.

   Orin Randall, whose death occurred Oct. 12th, 1890, was born in the town of Solon, Cortland county, N. Y., Nov. 30th, 1816, and there spent his whole life, a farmer. He was a man of strong physique and robust constitution during his more active life, and until within a few days of his death he retained the strength and vigor of men much younger than himself. From boyhood to old age, his life was one of activity. His integrity and honesty of purpose in all his business affairs, and his frank, prompt and judicious management of all matters entrusted to his care, gave him the confidence of all who knew him.

   For some twelve years Mr. Randall served as one of the assessors of the town of Solon, and he was closely identified with its public business for many years. He, like many others born during the early days of the town's history, lived to see its changes, from almost a solid wilderness to grazing and cultivated fields, and in agricultural pursuits, and all the appointments of the farm he was interested. He was a thorough and intelligent tiller of the soil, and all the surroundings of his homestead bespeak the handy-work of a thrifty, enterprising and careful farmer.

   He succeeded by purchase to the homestead of his father, located about one-half mile east of Solon corners, which he improved and beautified, and on which he erected commodious buildings. There he resided until 1876, when he settled on a small farm near the western line of the town—where his brother William died.

   Mr. Randall received little aid upon starting out in life for himself, but by prudence, economy, and industry, he acquired a competency. He had confidence in mankind generally, and expected from others the same pledges of good faith, and the same reciprocal relations that filled his own disposition. He was an attendant for many years with his family at the Baptist church at Solon, and contributed to the needs of those less favored about him.

   He married in 1841, Lydia, daughter of Josiah Bean, who survives him. They had lived together forty-nine years, and together met the hardships and varying changes in life's uneven journey. Lydia Bean belonged also to one of the old stock families of this county, whose parents were among the early settlers of the town of Solon. Her womanly and christian ways, her warm heartedness to all and her conscientious regard for the right, entitle her to some mention in this sketch.

   Their children are:—Lucius, volunteered in the 185th N. Y. Infantry in 1863, served in Virginia in the army of the Potomac, and was shot in the first engagement at Gravelly Run, near Petersburg, being then in his 21st year of age. Mary is the wife of Vernon H. Palmer, a jeweler of Marathon, N. Y., and Byron H. Randall, a farmer on the old homestead in Solon.

   John, the paternal grandfather of Orin Randall, served as orderly sergeant in the Revolutionary war, and died in Sharon, Conn., where he resided and was a farmer. He had two sons—Henry L. and Jonathan, and several daughters. These sons, born in Sharon, settled in Solon in 1808; Jonathan settled about one half mile south of Solon Corners, on the farm recently occupied by Harvey J. Stone, afterward removed to Canada, where he died leaving a family. The other son Henry L., father of Orin, bought of one Tinker, the property known as the Randall homestead, then containing 50 acres on which was then a log house and barn and six acres of cleared land. On this farm he spent the remainder of his life and died in 1864, aged 87 years. He was well educated for his time, a man of good habits and influence, and reared his children to habits of industry. On account of his being crippled he was freed from military duty. He kept a private school in his own log house for some time, and subsequently was a teacher in the public school at Solon Corners.

   It was at this time that Daniel Copeland, the first landlord of the town, kept a hotel in that vicinity. Henry L. Randall had married Rachel Burnett 1784-1850 of Sharon, who bore him three children there:—Henry G., 1803-1868, who settled on the Morris farm in Solon, where he resided many years, died in Boone Co., Iowa, married Almeda Sanders, and had three children, David, a methodist minister in the west, Minerva was the wife of Wm. Martin of Solon, and died in Chautauqua, N. Y., Abigail, wife of Wm. Barrett, of Boone Co., Iowa, and Gilbert, of the Pacific coast. The second son David, 1804-1860, born in Sharon, settled a homestead just east of his father in Solon, now owned by A. Holden, married Eunice Harvey and had children: Albert, a farmer in the west, Harriet, widow of the late H. H. Cady, of Cortland, George, a farmer in Minnesota. By his second marriage to Lucy Stanley he had one son, Dr. Charles L. Randall, of Dansville, Mich. His third wife, the widow of Nathan Peck, is now a resident of Cortland. William, 1806-1869, third son, married Nancy Harvey, resided in Solon, and had children—James, of Cortland; Sobrina, wife of Ira Stevens, of Solon; and John. By his second wife Betsey Finn he had one son—Myron Randall.

   The eldest daughter of Henry L., born in Sharon—Rachel, 1808-1882, was the wife of Luther W Ballard, of Austin, Ill., where both died. Henry L. Randall's children born in Solon are—Eliza, born in 1810, widow of Septimus Stevens, has resided in Solon her whole life, and has children:—Albert, a miller of Truxton; Chauncey, a lumber merchant of New York city; Jane, Louisa, Luke, Orin, a farmer of the town of Cortlandville, Irving, Helen, Emma and Harriet. The other children of Henry L. are:—Linus, born in 1812, a blacksmith for many years at Solon, settled at Clark, Dakota, Fanny, born in 1818, widow of Alonzo Belden of Downer's Grove, Ill., and Orin Randall, the youngest and subject of this sketch.

   R. T. P.

OBITUARY.

   Mr. James Suggett, who died at his residence, corner of Homer and Maple avenues, in this village last Thursday, was born in the north of England, near Scotland, in 1825. His father died when he was nine months old. When but a lad he assisted in supporting the family and as he grew in years and strength the entire responsibility devolved on his shoulders. He remained with and supported his mother until 1851, when he and his wife came to this country and settled in this village where they have since resided. He invented and patented several valuable devices and was the first patentee of the driven well, having obtained the patent therefor March 29. 1864. The value of this invention has been recognized for years by the people of all countries and is in general use.

   He had a hard struggle to maintain his rights under the patent, but he possessed the requisite pluck and energy and held his ground successfully, and finally reaped a rich harvest from the patent. He was of a quiet disposition and was highly respected by all who knew him for his sterling qualities. He leaves a wife, three daughters, Cora and Flora, and Mrs. Chas A. Peckham, and one son, John W., surviving him.

   When he came to this country he was without means, but by hard work and entirely unaided he accumulated a handsome property. In infancy he was baptised in the church of England and while a lad was confirmed. He attended that church while in his native land and always adhered to his early faith. At 10 years of age he commenced to serve an apprenticeship as a weaver by hand of line and fancy linen goods and only ceased working at the trade when machinery supplanted hand work.

   Mr. Suggett was an honest, industrious citizen and his death is a loss to the community.

Another Prosperous Enterprise.

   In the summer of 1882 the Cortland Harness Company, having organized the preceding season, began the manufacture of fine coach, carriage and truck harness and furnishings for the general trade in a small building occupying the site of the present one on Port Watson street. The sales of the first year amounting to the munificent sum of $4,500 was the foundation of a business which, with push and fair dealing, aided by enterprise is to-day world-wide.

   Each succeeding year since '82 the company has been forced to extend the capacity of the works until it has been found utterly impossible on the present lot to further enlarge without towering skyward, but room must be had and to that end six acres of land have been purchased on Cleveland street with a frontage of three hundred and fifty feet on the E. C. & N. line of railroad. Upon this property will be erected a new factory, the main building to be 50x200 feet, three stories above basement, with necessary extensions for boilers and other purposes. The factory will be built next spring, plans for which are already in course of preparation.

   The pay roll now numbers sixty employes who are manufacturing a style and quality of work which finds an extensive and ready market throughout the Western States as well as the home market; besides enjoying an increasing demand from South America, Australia and European countries. The present building, suitable for many lines of manufacturing, will he rented upon completion of the new works and is a most desirable one in a community where manufacturing interests are proverbially successful.

John H. Connic Assigns.

   John H. Connic, of Truxton, manufacturer of butter tubs and firkins, and also conducting a saw mill and blacksmithing business, on Monday made a general assignment to Mr. Chauncey Stevens, of New York city. The assignment being filed in the Cortland County Clerk's office at 10 o'clock A. M., Oct. 21. 1890. By the terms of the assignment, all just and reasonable expenses attending the execution of said assignment are to be paid out of the avails of the sale of said assignor's property. Second, all wages due to said assignor's employes at the date of the assignment are to be paid in full. Should the avails not be sufficient for a full settlement then pro rata. The following parties are next named as preferred creditors:

   Celestic D. Connic, promissory note, $217.69.

   Frank S. Morse, coal, freight, etc., $266.48.

   H. G. Borthwick, cash lent and interest, $124.00.

   Alfred R. Bryant, promissory note, $477.75.

   Alfred Stevens, promissory note, $456.69.

   Nelson J. Petri, promissory note, $315.00.

   Peter D. Muller, promissory note, $140.00.

A Pleasant Society Event.

   More than one hundred and thirty guests responded to invitations to attend a party at the handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Duffy on Port Watson-st., last Thursday evening. The weather was anything but pleasant outside but the guests were so handsomely entertained in the spacious parlors of the host and hostess, that the gloomy surroundings were forgotten. The floors were crashed and dancing and card playing was enjoyed by those who were so inclined. An excellent orchestra furnished music, and the refreshments were all that could be desired. Miss Grace and Mr. Edwin Duffey and Miss McPhail of Rochester, a sister of the hostess, assisted most gracefully in entertaining the guests. The event was a most enjoyable one and was so pronounced by all who attended.

"Waterloo" Was in It.

   Not alone admirers of turf sports but the entire population of this county will be pleased to learn that at the Fredericksburg, Maryland driving park meeting last week, a Cortland horse was the winner. Reliable advices state that the track, a half mile one, was decidedly slow but the throng of spectators were highly pleased with the exhibition. The celebrated "Waterloo" owned by O. U. Kellogg of this village was the winner in a hotly contested race of four heats—the last two being made in 2:27, which on a mile or rapid track like the one lately constructed in this place, would easily develop a 2:23 gait. Mr. Kellogg may justly feel proud of Waterloo's record abroad.

FROM EVERYWHERE.

   Connecticut growers claim a heavy yield of tobacco.

   A New York city beggar is said to make $2,500 per annum by his profession.

   The inventor of pigs in the clover puzzle has been sent to an insane asylum.

   Syracuse barbers are strongly agitating the question of closing their shops on Sunday.

   At a meeting of the Brick Manufacturers' Association held in New York city last week it was decided to advance the price of brick 20 cents per 1000.

   According to the report of the last nine months of the last fiscal year the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company owns and operates 1,420 miles of railroad, 601 miles of which are leased lines.

   Mr. T. W. Downing, of Moravia, was among the guests at the Leland Hotel in Syracuse when the fire broke out. He escaped by sliding down a rope from the fourth story, his hands being severely injured from friction with the rope.

Joseph Pulitzer.

Retirement of Mr. Pulitzer.

   The World says, yielding to the advice of his physicians, Joseph Pulitzer has withdrawn entirely from the editorship of the World. For the past two years Mr. Pulitzer has been unable, by reason of misfortune to his sight, to give personal supervision to the conduct of his journal. To secure relief from what is felt to be a hindrance to recovery, the entire control of the World has been vested in an executive board of its principal editors.

 

LIST OF PREMIUMS AT CORTLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 1890 FAIR

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 17, 1890.

LIST OF PREMIUMS. (Use scroll bar to move left to right--CC editor.)

CORTLAND COUNTY TOWN REPORTS--"MORE THAN FOUR PECKS TO MAKE A BUSHEL"

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 17, 1890.

TOWN REPORTS.

LITTLE YORK.

   Fred Mullinex has traded his "frisky" horse with Collier Van Hoesen.

   The two invalids, Flora Clark and Flora Perkins, dined with Mr. S. Gay last week.

   The Little York Ice Co. are putting up a two-story building on their lot. The lower story is for an office and the upper for employes [sic].

   The potato market is very brisk at this place, the buyers average about a car a day. The rot is affecting some varieties that have been stored in cellars.

   Saturday was "chestnut" day. The mountain was alive with lads and lasses, and on a careful inquiry we found they got about two chestnuts apiece. A party of larger growth were so enchanted with something they carried in black bottles they did not return from the mountain until the next morning.

   Before the war G. A. Crofoot was one of our best common school teachers. But times and text books have changed and we want live young men just in the business to supervise our schools. One who can lead and instruct teachers just as we would have teachers instruct our scholars, is what we want. In William A. Coon we find all these qualifications with an active every day experience.

   The foot racing and jumping mania is decreasing since "Bat" McNamara made such a mistake in making the line for the start in such a place that the landing was in the middle of a mud puddle. "Bat" was always unfortunate. Some years ago he gave a free lecture on hogs' kidneys at the Hotel, and in putting up the specimen by mistake dropped it into Charley DeBarr's pocket. Mose Yale with fear and trembling made the arrest. B. A. Benedict was the best sold of District Attorneys when Esquire Pierce, of Homer, decided that such mistakes might be purely accidental and no action in this case could be sustained.

   UNCLE DICK.

EAST HOMER.

   The dance at Bennett Hall Friday evening was not very well attended.

   Mrs. Howard Parker of Cortland is spending the present week with her sister, Mrs. Frank Rowe.

   The remains of Mrs. Joseph Buchard of Cortland were brought here Thursday of last week for interment.

   One of C. F. Bennett's horses had one shoulder badly cut in some unexplained way Sunday night in the stall.

   The remains of William Miller of Cortland were laid at rest in the cemetery at this place Monday of this week.

   Mr. Herod Newton and daughter of Rochester were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Briggs part of last week.

   Your typo made me say last week that Rev. B. F. Weatherwax delivered the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, it should have been administered.

   The oyster supper given at Bennett Hall Thursday evening of last week, was a decided success, and the exercises given by the school children under the supervision of their teacher, Miss Fannie Galushia, was just A No. 1 as all present will admit.

   UNCLE SI.

TAYLOR.

   Willie Burgess is in very poor health,

   A Mr. French is soon to move into the Elias Burgess house.

   Edwin Lidell has finished his seasons work for W. H. DeLong.

   Ed. Henry and Oscar Sergeant are cutting wood for our farmers.

   William Peters and wife of Homer visited relatives here last week.

   O. P. Miner is erecting a building for the accommodation of his poultry.

   We are pleased to state that Daniel Keator is somewhat improved in health.

   Mrs. Polly Smith, of Michigan, is renewing old acquaintances about town.

   Henry Rockwell, of Washington, D. C, has been visiting his brothers in this place.

   Mrs. DeLong and daughter Carrie, of Boston, visited friends in town last week.

   DeLong's factory have sold a part of the September cheese to D. Crane for 7 cents per pound.

   Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gee, of Washington, D. C, were the guests of J. H. Smith and family Sunday.

   Miss May Jordan, who has been at Cedarvale, Onondaga Co., for several months, has returned home.

   Abram Minee has gone to Port Leyden, Lewis county, where he has secured a good position in a school.

   School commenced Monday morning in district No, 3, with Miss Jennie Gardner, of Willett, as teacher.

   At the donation for the benefit of Rev. J. A. Pudney, last week Wednesday evening, fifty dollars was received.

   The nomination of S. S. Knox for Member of Assembly is well received by Democrats, as well as by many Republicans in this town. We expect to give him a large vote.

   "Do you wish your Congress to be an orderly, deliberative assembly, or do you wish it to be a lawless mob?" are the words we find in a little circular issued by Mr. Belden's committee, entitled "The Grand Old Party." Of course the former wish would be preferable, but, by the way, the Republican Congressmen pitched into each other a short time ago, Sullivan- Kilrain fashion. Our wish in the matter is of little consequence.

   R. T. Peck came over from Cortland, Friday, and talked to the villagers and a large number of empty seats. He made a desperate bid for the farmer vote, but, alas, for him! his efforts in that direction were futile. The farmers, especially the Democratic portion, are not such fools as to be caught by any such clap-trap as he offered them. They are wiser than the silly fly which, unconscious of danger, walked into the trap set for him by the cunning spider.

   CALUMET.

SCOTT.

   Elbert Barber has made a trip to Scipio, lately.

   Burt Maxson and wife, of Seneca Falls, have been visiting friends in town.

   Mrs. Lee Burdick is on the sick list. Dr. Burdick, of Homer, attends her.

   Walter Burden, as teacher, commenced school in the Ralph Butler district in Homer, last Monday.

   All who attended the lecture last Saturday evening of George W. Bain from this town felt well paid.

   Mr. Hiram Babcock was taken seriously ill last Sunday evening. All his children living in town were sent for, but he is better now.

   Rev. J. A. Platts goes to Chicago next Monday to attend the General Council of Seventh Day Baptists, which convenes the 22d inst.

   Notwithstanding the scarcity of apples, quite a quantity have been taken to Mahoney's cider mill. Some no doubt have an eye on the vote to be taken next April in this State, upon the Prohibitory Amendment.

   Is not the idea set forth by some of the editors that free sugar will reduce the price 1 or 2 cents, and thus help the laboring man that buys, while raising the duty on other articles of consumption will not enhance the price to be paid by the same laboring man? This tariff is a queer bird.

   Our road commissioner (Charles Clark) recently had a narrow escape. While standing upon a lone ladder picking apples, the ladder broke in the middle, letting him over backwards a long distance to the ground. He struck upon his head and shoulders, cutting quite a hole in his head and stunning him. He is so as to be out again.

   About 70 of the relatives and neighbors of Henry Alvord, of Scott road, convened at his residence last week Tuesday, by invitation, for a picnic and a good time. Thomas Alvord (brother of Henry), with wife and one son and daughter, were present from Washington state. Visiting, foot ball playing, and other outdoor sports were indulged in, and a very enjoyable time was had. Mr. Alvord has not been here before in 31 years. They will soon start for home, stopping in the cities of New York, Washington, Chicago, and the State of California. Mr. Alvord owns a farm near Seattle, of about 1000 acres.

FREETOWN.

   Mr. and Mrs. Bolster, of Herkimer, are at her son's, Mr. Alfred Stanton.

   Mrs. Kortwright, of Cortland, visited at Mr. Clarence Tripp's the past week.

   Mr. Oscar Smith, of Cortland, visited his sister, Mrs. T. Shepherd, Sunday.

   Miss Carrie Baum, who has been staying in Marathon, is at home on the sick list.

   Mr. Ira Watrous, of Syracuse, was in town Wednesday calling on old friends.

   Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle visited their son, Lawyer Tuttle in Cortland the past week.

   Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson visited his sister in Virgil, who is very low at the present writing.

   Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bowdish, of Little York, were guests at Mrs. C. Eaton's over Sunday.

   Mr. Harry O'Day and George Borthwick attended the M. E. Church at Marathon Sunday.

   Mrs. Flora Eades, of Homer, and Miss Nellie Smith, were guests at their father's, Mr. S. Smith over Sunday.

   Mr. B. Hillsinger and Mr. Dan Barry with their families, from State Bridge, were guests at Burdett Hall's recently.

   Mr. Septimus Tripp visited his wife in Scranton, where she has been staying with her daughter some time on account of poor health.

   The remains of Benjamin Watrous was brought here from Cortland, this being his old home and the funeral was well attended by his neighbors, Rev. Mr. Wolcott of Tully, officiating. Mr. Peter Gray and wife, and Mr. Gardner and family, also Simon Watrous, of Cortland, and many others attended the funeral.

   The great political meeting passed off quietly. Mr. Peck came and instructed the ignorant ones how to vote; then M. M. Brown enlightened the people in a short speech of what wonders Mr. R. T. Peck had done in the legislature, and Mr. Peck in a lengthy speech told how he accomplished so much and said should he be returned there, he would do very much more. Many thought it would take more than four Pecks to make a bushel.

   KATE.

                                                     VIRGIL.

   Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Perkins are visiting friends in Potter county this week.

   Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leet, of Lisle, visited Friday and Saturday at Mr. Edwin Price's.

   Mr. Aaron Overton had the bad luck to lose a valuable cow Monday, it died very suddenly.

   Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Price and sister Jennie were visiting at Mr. Frank Tarbox's at Harford Sunday.

   Mrs. Catharine Sessions, of Cortland, who has been visiting friends in town the past two weeks, returned home Saturday.

   Mr. and Mrs. Austin Converse, of Hartford, Conn., were guests at Mr. Fred Ryan's and Mr. B. Ball's the last of the week.

   Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Perkins, of Cortland, were visiting at Mr. Clinton Seager's and Mr. Henry McKinney's the last of the week.

   Mr. Harvey Bloomer and son Egbert, were at Otisco lake fishing the past week. They brought home a nice string of fish and report a very pleasant time.

   The Teachers' Association of the town of Virgil will be held in this village, Saturday Oct. 18. All those who are interested in educational work are invited. The trustees and teachers of the town are especially requested to be present.

   Mrs. Mary Wilcox, widow of George L. Wilcox late of Company E. 157th regiment of New York Infantry Vols., has just been allowed a pension by which she will receive about $520 arrearages and $12 a month for herself and $2 for each child under sixteen years of age until they become sixteen.

   TOPSY.

FACE THE TRUTH.

   Let us have done with playing about the fire, and call a low thing low, and out with it. Face the truth. An immodest dress does not cover a modest woman. If your costume is coarse and vulgar, you can blame no voice or pen which calls you coarse and vulgar too. If the dress is disgraceful, the wearer is disgraced. The woman who dresses indecently—never mind who, never mind where, never mind why— is indecent. The woman who dresses without shame is shameless.

FROM EVERYWHERE.

   In 1606 any one absent from church on Sunday was fined one shilling.

   A railroad from Richfield Springs to Fort Plain is to be built within a year.

   The entire property of the Utica Herald will be sold by the receiver, October 22.

   Steam power and machinery have been put into the marble works of James Watson & Co. of Homer.

   A lady in Unadilla advertises in the local papers forbidding anyone selling tobacco in any form to her 15-year-old son.

   A prize fight between a Utica woman and a Gloversville woman, for $200 a side, is said to have been fought near Fonda, Friday night. Utica won.

   Justice Colt in the United States Circuit Court in session at Boston, Mass., Friday rendered a decision that the Wagner "solid" or vestibule trains were an infringement on Pullman's patents of 1889.

   The Pennsylvania mine inspectors' yearly report states that in seven anthracite districts there were 385 fatal and 997 serious accidents whereby 135 women were made widows and 326 children fatherless. The average annual salary of a miner is $310. The majority of accidents are said to be due to indifference and carelessness.

 

Y. M. C. A. GYMNASIUM OPENED IN CORTLAND

Standard block.

The Post office occupied two front office spaces, Cortland Standard occupied one front office space on the first floor of the Standard block on Tompkins Street. Carmichael & Co., Jay Smith and Newkirk & Hulbert occupied the first floor on Main Street shortly after the building was completed in 1883. Singer Sewing Machine Co. occupied a space on the second floor.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, October 31, 1890.

Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Open.

   After some unavoidable delay the opening of the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium under the new director, Mr. J. S. Helmer, took place Monday evening. As the admission was no heavier a tax than the effort to mount two flights of stairs, the settling capacity of the hall was occupied by 8 o'clock, and a selection by the orchestra opened the evening's entertainment.
   Miss Terry, Mrs. Twigs, Messrs. C. F. Brown and Frank Starr, with Prof. Bentley, accompanist, sang "My Soul Doth Live in Thee, O, God," following which Mr. F. Daehler gave a pleasing exhibition of his whistling abilities. An orchestral selection was succeeded by Miss Terry in a solo, "I Will Ever Love Thee."
   Assistant State Secretary W. M. Griffith was then introduced and made a brief address in the course of which he said that not all of the large associations were in quarters' of their own, but rented; and that Cortland was better equipped than many associations in larger places. He appealed directly to members that they work earnestly for the enlargement of the membership ever hopeful of the new Y. M. C. A. building in the future. "Last Night" as sung by Miss Terry, Mrs. Twiss, Mr. Brown and Mr. Starr, concluded the literary and musicale. Mr. Helmer then gave a practical talk followed by a class drill illustrative of the regular gymnasium work.
   Many were the queries and guesses on the word "climax" which appeared on the programme next preceding refreshments, but the solution was revealed, while the orchestra played a short selection, by three or four hats circulating through the audience receiving any small or large change to be applied in liquidation of a worthy demand. The response was liberal considering the brief notification. A pleasant social hour was then passed in the parlors discussing light refreshments and social topics.
   The advertised classes are: Mass class at 8 P. M. every evening except Sunday. Business mens' class at 5:15 P. M except Sunday. Boys' class on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30, and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30. Ladies' class Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30, and Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30. Five dollars pays for all privileges and entitles members to the grand entertainment course soon to open, without extra cost. 
   ["As the admission was no heavier a tax than the effort to mount two flights of stairs" is a veiled reference to the Standard building, where the Y. M. C. A. had rented rooms on the second and third floors. Reading and library room with a separate parlor room were on the second floor; the gymnasium, bath rooms, dressing rooms and a Director’s office were on the third floor. See page 162, Grip's Historical Souvenir of Cortland for more detailed information—CC editor.]

Cleverly Gathered in.

   About a week ago warrants were placed in the hands of under-sheriffs Chas. Burlingame and W.W. Parker, for the apprehension of Frank Johnson and James Reynolds, suspected of being the twain who robbed Mrs. Wilber, a lady nearly seventy years of age residing in the town of Willett, on the night of October 5, by entering a window and seizing the lady and demanding and obtaining a pocket book containing a note of $100, and $25 in cash. With a faint clew upon which to base their operations the officers set out, at first upon the wrong track, but by silent work they finally picked out a frail wire which they speedily converted into a strong chain and entered Pennsylvania where after an exciting chase they run [sic] Johnson down near Emporium, Camden county, while Reynolds was found at a lumber camp some four miles from Portage Creek, McKean county.

   Clear heads and prompt action resulted in the party arriving in Willett Tuesday, where an examination was held, prisoners and pocket book identified and the pair remanded to the county jail to await the action of the next grand jury. They were placed below on Wednesday morning. The prisoners are both under 21 years of age.

   It will be remembered that Johnson figured in an alleged elopement with a party from Brewery Hill, Homer some months ago. Both of the boys, it is said, have an unsavory reputation. Considerable expense was saved by the forethought of the officers and it is to be hoped justice will be properly balanced in the remaining scenes. The pocket book was found in Reynolds possession and both have acknowledged their guilt.

May Rice's Terrible Death.

   Sunday morning Mr. Franklin H. Rice, who resides a short distance above Loring's Station, arose between 7 and 8 o'clock and after lighting the fire in the kitchen stove, went to the barn to attend his stock, leaving his eldest daughter May, six years old, seated in a chair near the stove. He had been absent but a few moments before the little girl rushed into the bedroom calling for help, her clothing being in flames. The mother awakened by the piteous appeal, did her utmost to rescue her daughter, severely burning her hands in the attempt. Mr. Rice ran to the house and tore the clothing from the child's person. The girl's face and hair was burned, yet it is thought had the flames not been inhaled her life might have been saved. Death came to the patient little sufferer at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The funeral was attended at 1 o'clock Tuesday.

   Mr. and Mrs. Rice have many friends here, where they formerly resided, who sincerely sympathize with them in their sad misfortune. It is thought the clothing was set on fire from sparks flying from the grate as the child had been carefully taught not to middle with a stove.

A Sensational Suicide.

   ITHACA. Oct. 27.—A sensational suicide occurred here this afternoon. The victim was Henry Frantz, a veteran of the late war and a cigar manufacturer. Frantz told some companions this morning that if he had 'sand' enough he would jump off the high bridge spanning Fall creek ravine and kill himself. He was under the influence of liquor at the time and no attention was given to his remarks. At 3 o'clock he walked up the hill with a young man named Gilbert Wilcox, and as they were crossing the bridge Frantz stepped near the centre. Wilcox had nearly passed over when he heard Frantz say "Good bye!" and looking around, he saw him leap from the rail and plunge to the bottom of the ravine, where he was crushed on the rocks. The deceased was a man generally liked and had but one enemy—himself. He leaves a widow and several children.

Continued Rain no Obstacle.

   Even the continuous rain does not dampen the spirit of enterprise and push which is increasing each year in our manufacturing circles. Wednesday workmen and teams were engaged in drawing material for the foundation of two new 50x100 feet three-story buildings to be erected by the Cortland Manufacturing company, one to the eastward and one to westward of their present factory on Squires-st. The stock is being removed from the low structures on the west side preparatory to their being torn down to give place to the improved building. Contractor Dudley G. Corwin has the contract and excavating for the walls commenced yesterday. Outside capital need not hesitate to locate in Cortland

FROM EVERYWHERE.

   Over 3,000 women voted at a recent school election in Binghamton.

   The population of this State is 5,981,934, an increase of 989,063 in ten years.

   Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Stanley sailed on the Teutonic from Liverpool yesterday for New York.

   November 18th, a commission will meet in Albany for the purpose of revising the game laws of this state.

   John O'Brien, who murdered William Mott of Canastota, was tried at Albany last week and found guilty of assault.

   Avon is rejoicing over the possession of a natural gas well at the depth of 405 feet. A layer of lead was passed through just before gas was encountered.

   The chime of bells being made in Troy for St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York city, will comprise 15 bells and will weigh in the aggregate 30,000 pounds.

   W. M. Moehler, who assaulted his wife with a shot gun in Binghamton a few months ago, was taken to Auburn prison Monday for a term of two years.

   The Thousand Island Park association has decided to rebuild the hotel and also charge an entrance admission to the park. Sixty thousand dollars in new bonds has been issued for the purpose of building the hotel.

   The net earnings of the R. W. & O. R. R. for the year ending September 30, 1890, show an increase of $229,480 over the previous year. This shows how popular the St. Lawrence is becoming, because all the river traffic must come over their lines.

   Yesterday afternoon Miss Lizzie Phelps, a society bell and heiress, who lives near Binghamton, was married to William Slattery, the family coachman. Miss Phelps is a niece of the late Judge Sherman D. Phelps, concerning whom and whose relatives there has been unlimited newspaper gossip. The bride is one of three sisters, is about 27 years of age and is worth $100,000. The groom is illiterate, but of good appearance.

   Word was received last night from Brownsville, Pa., 60 miles up the Monongahela river, that 400 fat hogs being fattened at Hamburger's distillery had died and were buried in a trench. Dr. Edward L. Carter, State Veterinary Surgeon, of this city, was called, and after investigation pronounced the disease hog cholera of the worst form. The matter is now in the hands of the State Board of Health, but it is feared the diseased hogs cannot be traced.

  

Killed by "Rough on Rats."

   UTICA, Oct. 25.—Cora VanHoesen, aged 22, of Yorkville, a suburb of this city, died to-day from ''Rough on Rats,'' eaten in griddle cakes. Her mother had mixed the poison with flour and meal in a basin and placed it on a half shelf in the pantry to kill mice. While she was absent from home Cora and her three sisters made griddle cakes of the mixture. After eating them all were taken violently ill and Cora died.